Senior Counselor Application
We are currently seeking undergraduate and pre-medical students to serve as Camp Counselors.
This is a unique opportunity to mentor high school students, strengthen your leadership skills, gain exposure to cardiology and academic medicine, and experience life as a UCSF student.
Why Apply?
As a Camp Counselor, you will:
Lead a small group of approximately 5 students
Guide students through hands-on activities and daily learning sessions
Mentor and support students throughout the week
Facilitate group reflections and discussions
Learn from world-class UCSF faculty and medical students
Be paired with a UCSF medical student mentor for your own professional development
No prior expertise in cardiology is required. Educational sessions are led by UCSF faculty and medical students — your role is to mentor, guide, and inspire.
Lead Counselor Opportunity
One counselor will be selected as the Lead Counselor, serving as a liaison between Cardiac Camp leadership (UCSF students) and the counselor team.
Responsibilities include:
Supporting day-of logistics
Helping keep camp sessions on schedule
Coordinating student check-in and check-out
Assisting with meal coordination
This is a great opportunity for applicants interested in taking on additional leadership responsibility.
Key Dates
April 13, 2026 at 11:59PM – Application Deadline
Week of May 4, 2026 – Decisions Released
July 24, 2026 – Half-Day Counselor Orientation
July 27–31, 2026 – Full Camp Week
Approximately 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Commitment
All Counselors must be available for:
Half-Day Counselor Orientation: Friday, July 24
Full Camp Week: Monday, July 27 – Friday, July 31
Approximately 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM each day
Full participation is required.
Stipend & Benefits
🍽 Meals provided throughout camp week
🎁 $100 gift card at the conclusion of camp
(Bonus stipend contingent on camp budget)
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you are passionate about mentorship, interested in medicine, and excited to support the next generation of future physicians, we encourage you to apply.
We look forward to reviewing your application!